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Expert Profile: Hillarie Speziale

Expertise: I can answer general questions about ICU care, the frequently used medications, procedures, and life supports. I can also explain many of the diagnoses and supportive measures used for patients with that particular illness. I am familiar with the infectious, cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and gastric problems that can land you in the ICU. I can not tell you exactly how long the patient stay will be, diagnosis your symptoms, or tell you with any certainty that the care you (or your loved one) received was wrong. I can also answer career questions regarding RRT and RN fields. Please note: neurology is not a field I have dealt a great deal of familiarity with.

Experience in the area
I have 17 yrs experience as a Respiratory Therapist, and 9 yrs as a critical care nurse. I am familiar with infectious, cardiac, respiratory, renal and gastric diagnoses that can land you in the ICU.

Education/Credentials
Assoc. Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of science in psychiatric nurse practitioning.

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What do you like about this subject? There is always more to learn in this field. I enjoy the challenge, and the reward of seeing critcally ill people recover.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Hospitals will generally not accept a transfer of a patient unless you can convince them that their hospital is able to provide a further service

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Physicians can't be forced to treat patients in ways they feel are not medically indicated, or not in the best interest of the patient.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 2030
Knowledge	9.80 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.80 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.73 Best of the best
Politeness	9.92 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		2
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		171

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/29/08
10	10	10	10	08/14/08
10	10	10	10	08/12/08
10	10	10	10	08/09/08
10	10	10	10	07/16/08

User Comments

Thank you for your help Hillarie! This has been very helpful.
(Milly on 08/29/08)

Thanks.
(sailor on 08/14/08)

Thank you so much for your time, you are a Godsend.
(Sharon on 08/12/08)

Thank you again Hillarie your information was so helpful to me. I know my mom thanks you too. May God Bless you. Denise.
(denise on 07/16/08)

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Recent Answers from Hillarie Speziale

2008-08-24 Lung infection while on ventilation: Hi Jim, Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you. Lung infections after surgery happen fairly often. People tend to be afraid to cough or move around. They often don't feel as if they want to...

2008-08-21 staying on a ventilator: Hi Kavita, Two weeks is getting to be a long time on the ventilator. I'm not sure if she has underlying problems that make it more difficult for her to come off. If she is still running fevers and...

2008-08-18 Mom in ICU for Panreatitis: Hello again Nanette, I'm so happy to hear your mother is doing better. That's wonderful. So glad the information helped. Pancreatitis, like so many illness, and unlike pregnancy, can be a mild affair...

2008-08-18 seizures: Hi Natalie, I am sorry to hear about the difficulties you are having. I have not found anything to protect your tongue or mouth during your seizures. What I did found however, was the epilepsy foundation...

2008-08-14 icu: Hi Mere, I am so sorry to hear about your mother in law's illness. Regarding your question, the physicians can present the case to the hospital's ethics committee. The question would be whether they...